Spicy Oil-Poured Chili Peppers
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Spicy Oil-Poured Chili Peppers

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Spicy Oil-Poured Chili Peppers

About This Recipe

This fiery and aromatic Chinese chili oil is a must-try for spice lovers! Made with dried chili peppers, numbing Sichuan peppercorns, and fragrant five-spice powder, this homemade condiment packs a bold, complex flavor. The secret lies in pouring smoking-hot oil over the spice blend, unlocking deep, toasty notes from the sesame seeds and peppercorns. A final splash of aged vinegar adds a tangy twist, balancing the heat perfectly. Perfect for drizzling over dumplings, noodles, or stir-fries, this chili oil brings an addictive kick to any dish. Quick to prepare yet bursting with authentic Sichuan-inspired flavors, it’s a pantry staple you’ll want to make again and again!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • dried chili peppers 50g
The aromatics
  • white sesame seeds 2 tbsp
The sauce & seasonings
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp
  • five-spice powder 1 tsp
  • black pepper 1/2 tsp
  • plant oil 3 tbsp
  • aged vinegar 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash and chop the dried chili peppers, crush the Sichuan peppercorns.
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Step 2
Step 2
Mix in white sesame seeds, salt, five-spice powder, and black pepper powder; heat oil in a pan until it smokes, then pour the hot oil into the chili pepper mixture.
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Step 3
Step 3
Finally, add a few drops of aged vinegar to complete the dish.

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